Sarah, San Jose

Who are you? Hi! My name is Sarah. I am originally from Boston. I run a Costa Rica budget travel blog for a living.When I’m not blogging or traveling you can usually find me reading a book or cooking way

An Expat Guide To Dealing With The Bugs In Costa Rica

Costa Rica is undeniably one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is known for its lush forests, stunning volcanoes, expansive coastline and picturesque landscapes. Tourists from all over the globe are attracted to this region of Central

Bob Normand, Quepos-Manuel Antonio

Who are you? I’m a 73 year old retired, single expat born in Massachusetts where I lived my first 20 years.I have a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and worked 17 years for two major plastics and chemical companies in

A Healthcare Guide For Expat Retirees In Costa Rica

Not only is public healthcare relatively cheap but the standard of living for expats there is also very good. Costa Rica has some of the best medical facilities to be found in Latin America the country has two healthcare systems

Casey Bahr, San Isidro de El General

Who are you? I’m Casey Bahr, a retired software engineer who moved to Costa Rica with his wife and younger son. I am the author of a Costa Rica-centric blog, A Dull Roar (and 3 other blogs), and I perform

Costa Rica – Recommended Social Media Accounts

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Costa Rica and some of the social media accounts